CBB fans fume as they spot Gary Goldsmith's 'delusional' Royal Family remark
Celebrity Big Brother star Gary Goldsmith has come under fire again after making a "delusional" remark about the Royal Family on Wednesday's instalment of the ITV reality TV show.
Gary, 58, who is Kate's uncle, initially delighted fans of the iconic reality show when it was first announced that he was joining the 2024 lineup. However, he now appears to be grating on a huge majority of Celebrity Big Brother viewers who have accused him of constantly trying to "name drop" and spill "uninteresting" Royal Family gossip.
Gary is the younger brother of Carole Middleton and uncle to Kate, the Princess of Wales, Pippa and James. He is the son of a painter and decorator from West London and grandson of a miner from a pit village in Durham.
Kate's uncle Gary claimed he was the black sheep of the Royal family (ITV)And making his debut on Celebrity Big Brother on Monday night, Gary sparked a mixed reaction from viewers as some were over the moon to see him enter the house alongside Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, while others hit out at the star for trying to "make money off his family ties".
On Monday night, one unimpressed viewer took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to write: "Gary Goldsmith should be ashamed of himself. He's in that house to make money off his family ties." Another echoed: "There always has to be someone whose related to the Royal family in the house, but why does it have to be Gary Goldsmith."
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It seems that Gary will have to try harder to gain popularity among many Celebrity Big Brother viewers after they flocked to social media again on Wednesday evening to slam the star for his "delusional" view of the Royal Family. During a conversation with his fellow housemate Sharon, Gary confessed that he feels like the "black sheep of the Royal Family".
However, hundreds of viewers were quick to point out that Gary "isn't even part of the Royal Family". One viewer snapped: "Is Gary for real??? He's not even IN the royal family so how could be possibly be a black sheep. OMG give me strength."
"Not Gary making himself out to be on the same level as Princess Diana. Babes you can't be a black sheep when you're not even a royal lol," another quipped. "GARY GOLDSMITH ladies and gentlemen. Thinks he's practically the King of England," someone else joked.
"Yeah, Gary you're Kate Middleton's uncle. Doesn't mean you're a Royal ffs," another Celebrity Big Brother viewer complained, while someone else echoed: "Gary Goldsmith is delusional if he thinks his boring chats about the royal family makes him one of them. Like imagine Prince William going on CBB."
Gary is the Princess of Wales' uncle (Getty Images)However, others chimed that Gary was exactly the kind of energy the Celebrity Big Brother house needed. "Everyone hating on Gary Goldsmith but I think he's lovely. He can't help that he's related to Kate Middleton guys - and he speaks so highly of her. Love his energy," they enthused.
Before heading into the famous house, Gary explained that he was there to fulfil a goal for himself ahead of turning 60. He also insisted that he isn't the "bad guy" and hopes that viewers can change their preconceived perception of him.
When asked why he has joined Celebrity Big Brother and why now at such a pivotal time for the Royal Family, Gary said: "We all like to be liked, this is a great opportunity to show anyone who cares the 'real me', the fun, caring and devilish 'me', not the villain I'm often portrayed in the press. Also as I fast approach 60 I want to say 'YES' to most things put in front of me."
Upon entering the house on Monday night, Gary was asked by the show's host AJ Odudu if Princess Kate will be watching his venture on Celebrity Big Brother. He replied: "If she is it will be behind a sofa, I guess."
Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.
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